Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Banana Bread Brownies, a delightful fusion of moist banana bread and rich brown butter frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms overripe bananas into a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, these brownies promise to be a crowd-pleaser that disappears quickly from the table. The combination of ripe bananas and fluffy frosting creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Mix in chopped walnuts.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for about 10 minutes before frosting.
- For frosting: Heat butter in a pan over medium heat until browned; transfer to a bowl. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, adjusting with milk for desired consistency.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Customize by adding chocolate chips or swapping walnuts for pecans. Allow brownies to cool completely before adding frosting to prevent melting.